The pretended plots for assassinating Robespierre are, as usual, attributed to Mr. Pitt; and a decree has just passed, that no quarter shall be given to English prisoners. I know not what such inhuman politics tend to, but my contempt, and the conscious pride of national superiority; certain, that when Providence sees fit to vindicate itself, by bestowing victory on our countrymen, the most welcome
"Laurels that adorn their brows "Will be from living, not dead boughs."
"Laurels that adorn their brows "Will be from living, not dead boughs."
"Laurels that adorn their brows "Will be from living, not dead boughs."
"Laurels that adorn their brows "Will be from living, not dead boughs."
"Laurels that adorn their brows "Will be from living, not dead boughs."
The recollection of England, and its generous inhabitants, has animated me with pleasure; yet I must for the present quit this agreeable contemplation, to take precautions which remind me that I am separated from both, and in a land of despotism and misery!
—Yours affectionately.